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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.83, 10,994.58 and 4,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.83, 10,994.58 and 4,609.80 is: 6,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.83 : 10,994.58 = 4,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.83/10,994.58 = 4,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.83x = 10,994.58 × 4,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.83x = 50,682,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,682,814.88/7,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.73

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